Welcome to Washington Brian Orakpo!

Skinsfan55 · Post by **Skinsfan55** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 5:37 pm

Woooo! Welcome to Washington big guy, give 10% of your first year's salary to Albert Haynesworth :lol:

Skinsfan55 · Post by **Skinsfan55** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 5:38 pm

The question is, where will the Skins use him? There was talk they discussed moving to LB with the guy. Hmmm

skinpride1 · Post by **skinpride1** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 5:39 pm

I'm very very happy with this pick!!!

frankcal20 · Post by **frankcal20** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 5:39 pm

I think he will be a hybrid guy.

Cappster · Post by **Cappster** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 5:43 pm

I couldn't be happier with this pick. Sanchez disappeared early and we got help where we needed it on the dline. Our defense should force more turnovers with our much improved pass rush. Welcome to dc Orakpo

ArlingtonSkinsFan · Post by **ArlingtonSkinsFan** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 5:47 pm

Could not have worked out any better. GOOD FOR THE FRONT OFFICE...I think they finally got one very right

SkinsFreak · Post by **SkinsFreak** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 5:50 pm

frankcal20 wrote:I think he will be a hybrid guy.

Yep. I've heard they could use him as the SAM LB on running downs and as an edge rusher on passing downs. The nice thing is that Orakpo is versatile. So happy we got him!

lowtharofthehill · Post by **lowtharofthehill** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 5:52 pm

Welcome to the capital of this country!!!

Skinsfan55 · Post by **Skinsfan55** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 5:54 pm

I was watching Todd McShay's video on Orakpo (I like him a lot more than Kiper) and he says that 4-3 DE is his best position in the NFL (of course he was lining up on the left side opposite the RT.)

McShay says that Orakpo could be contending for double digit sacks next season. Sure hope he's right.

Countertrey · Post by **Countertrey** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 6:06 pm

I'm at work now... had to leave to take my break... flipped on Sirius NFL Radio just in time to hear the Denver pick, and when they went the way they did, my jaw just hit the ground... we were going to get Orakpo... whom I'm convinced is the player they wanted all along... but thought would not be availible.

The Redskins used less than a minute of their time to turn in the slip... they didn't think about it, didn't hesitate.

All I could do was scream...

YESSSSSSS!!!!!

The Redskins have a pass rush... whether he is standing, or has his hand on the ground.

SkinsJock · Post by **SkinsJock** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 6:06 pm

I am just amazed that he fell to us - did you notice how quickly the guys got the pick in - we are very lucky we did not get out of this spot.

NJ-SKINS-FAN · Post by **NJ-SKINS-FAN** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 6:06 pm

skins wanted him, they had a jersey already for him!

MDSKINSFAN · Post by **MDSKINSFAN** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 6:07 pm

Wow I can't believe he fell to us. I had a feeling he would after pick 5 for some reason. I would like to see him play most snaps as DE. To me that is what we need more: a pass rushing DE. it's great he can play both though

SkinsFreak · Post by **SkinsFreak** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 6:18 pm

Countertrey wrote:I'm at work now... had to leave to take my break... flipped on Sirius NFL Radio just in time to hear the Denver pick, and when they went the way they did, my jaw just hit the ground... we were going to get Orakpo... whom I'm convinced is the player they wanted all along... but thought would not be availible.

The Redskins used less than a minute of their time to turn in the slip... they didn't think about it, didn't hesitate.

All I could do was scream...

YESSSSSSS!!!!!

The Redskins have a pass rush... whether he is standing, or has his hand on the ground.

Couldn't agree more. Even though we had the 4th ranked defense last year, we were ranked 28th in sacks. Orakpo will get sacks and with the pressure he and Haynesworth will be applying, our secondary will be that much better at getting interceptions.

skinsfan#33 · Post by **skinsfan#33** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 6:25 pm

DEs almost never make a big impact their first year, unless they are the ybrid type like Shawn Merriman, Ware, or Kearse.

I love the pick, but don't expect him to be Mann or Manley his first year (heck don't even expect him to play as weel as Bruce Smith did his first year with the Skins.)

Skinsfan55 · Post by **Skinsfan55** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 6:40 pm

The only problem I have is his size, is he good enough to beat LT's?

Anyway, Todd McShay says he's a good bet to have double digit sacks this season, but even if he doesn't succeed right away I don't think the team is gonna make the playoffs next season, maybe year after next when we get hold of a QB.

SkinFan63 · Post by **SkinFan63** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 7:37 pm

ArlingtonSkinsFan wrote:Could not have worked out any better. GOOD FOR THE FRONT OFFICE...I think they finally got one very right

Exactly!
Finally we start to build for the future with a starter!

riggofan · Post by **riggofan** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 8:06 pm

skinsfan#33 wrote:DEs almost never make a big impact their first year, unless they are the ybrid type like Shawn Merriman, Ware, or Kearse.

I love the pick, but don't expect him to be Mann or Manley his first year (heck don't even expect him to play as weel as Bruce Smith did his first year with the Skins.)

I don't doubt what you're saying, but we did just invest a ton of money in Haynesworth this winter. I think that gives Orakpo a real advantage to be successful as a rookie.

Good pick. I am very pleased. I could have been happy with Oher too, but I think this one could be an immediate impact.

redskins14ru · Post by **redskins14ru** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 8:07 pm

this is a great day for all redskin fans. seriously I had dreamed of this and soo glad it works if he could play up out of a stance even better

Skinsfan55 · Post by **Skinsfan55** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 8:12 pm

lol, come down off the post draft high already. We still have a LOT of work to do. We desperately need another LB. We are in pretty serious need of a OT, we could also use help at S, CB, QB, RB, G, C, etc.

broomboy · Post by **broomboy** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 9:42 pm

Skinsfan55 wrote:lol, come down off the post draft high already. We still have a LOT of work to do. We desperately need another LB. We are in pretty serious need of a OT, we could also use help at S, CB, QB, RB, G, C, etc.

Wat a party pooper :lol:

ChocolateMilk · Post by **ChocolateMilk** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 9:56 pm

broomboy wrote:
Skinsfan55 wrote:lol, come down off the post draft high already. We still have a LOT of work to do. We desperately need another LB. We are in pretty serious need of a OT, we could also use help at S, CB, QB, RB, G, C, etc.

Wat a party pooper

yeah for real man.. its like he wants every player to be a Pro Bowler ha.

Skinsfan55 · Post by **Skinsfan55** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 11:19 pm

ChocolateMilk wrote:
broomboy wrote:
Skinsfan55 wrote:lol, come down off the post draft high already. We still have a LOT of work to do. We desperately need another LB. We are in pretty serious need of a OT, we could also use help at S, CB, QB, RB, G, C, etc.

Wat a party pooper
yeah for real man.. its like he wants every player to be a Pro Bowler ha.

I want depth at every position and for all the starters to be at least league average. OT, SLB, SS and possibly RG are not league average and we have NO depth at CB, RB or C.

ArlingtonSkinsFan · Post by **ArlingtonSkinsFan** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 12:04 am

Skinsfan55 wrote:
ChocolateMilk wrote:
broomboy wrote:
Skinsfan55 wrote:lol, come down off the post draft high already. We still have a LOT of work to do. We desperately need another LB. We are in pretty serious need of a OT, we could also use help at S, CB, QB, RB, G, C, etc.

Wat a party pooper
yeah for real man.. its like he wants every player to be a Pro Bowler ha.

I want depth at every position and for all the starters to be at least league average. OT, SLB, SS and possibly RG are not league average and we have NO depth at CB, RB or C.

Seriously though, you're a party pooper. We have 4 more picks to start filling the remaining holes. This was arguably our biggest flaw and don't forget about Chris Horton. I know he was an anomaly (sp?) but there is no reason that we can't find a potential 2009 starter at LB or OT in the 3rd round. Especially at RT, where I have heard there is enormous depth in the middle rounds. If you want to rain on my parade after tommorow, go ahead, but there is still plenty of "draft high" to be had....

Warmother · Post by **Warmother** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 12:09 am

Great pick! If he and Carter can give pressure, more turnovers. This is just what we needed.